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2. Electrostatic discharge - Wikipedia

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   Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a sudden and momentary flow of electric current between two differently-charged objects when brought close together or when the dielectric between them breaks down, often creating a visible spark associated with the static electricity between the objects. ESD can create spectacular electric sparks (lightning ...

3. Antistatic device - Wikipedia

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   An antistatic wrist strap with crocodile clip. An antistatic device is any device that reduces, dampens, or otherwise inhibits electrostatic discharge, or ESD, which is the buildup or discharge of static electricity. [1] [2] ESD can damage electrical components such as computer hard drives, and even ignite flammable liquids and gases.

4. Static electricity - Wikipedia

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   Styrofoam peanuts clinging to a cat's fur due to static electricity. This effect is also the cause of static cling in clothes. Electrons or ions can be exchanged between materials on contact or when they slide against each other, which is known as the triboelectric effect and results in one material becoming positively charged and the other ...

5. 3 Vet-Approved Tips to Keep Cats Cool in the Summer Heat

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   Help your feline friend stay safe this summer with these tips to keep your cat cool. A veterinarian weighs in on the best ways to keep them from overheating.

6. Antistatic bag - Wikipedia

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   An antistatic bag is a bag used for storing electronic components, which are prone to damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). These bags are usually plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and have a distinctive color (silvery for metallised film , pink or black for polyethylene ).

7. These easy-to-use fire blankets are just $7 each: 'Saved my home'

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   Every home cook should have a working, non-expired fire extinguisher, but many of us aren't super confident when it comes to actually using one. Fire blankets aim to make putting out small fires ...

8. Antistatic agent - Wikipedia

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   An antistatic agent is a compound used for treatment of materials or their surfaces in order to reduce or eliminate buildup of static electricity. Static charge may be generated by the triboelectric effect [1] or by a non-contact process using a high voltage power source. Static charge may be introduced on a surface as part of an in-mold label ...

9. Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

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   The number of norovirus cases is increasing across the US, but there are ways to reduce your chances of infection and stave off dehydration and other symptoms.